The Crime Scene Processing (CSP) course covers the detection, documentation, preservation, collection, and preparation for the submission of physical evidence to the State Crime Laboratories for Law Enforcement throughout the state. Crime Laboratory instructors will also provide lectures and hands-on training in aspects of photography, fingerprints, footwear, firearms/toolmarks, trace evidence, and DNA. This is a hands-on course - practical exercises throughout the course will have students utilize the skills they learn throughout the week.

Any full-time employee (sworn or not) of a local, county, state or tribal law enforcement agency within the State of Wisconsin whose duties include, or will include, the processing and/or handling of crime scene evidence is eligible to apply. The Crime Laboratory accepts all applications for attendance, however, not all applicants will be offered a seat in the class. As seats are not determined on a first come, first serve basis, all applicants will undergo a selection process. Due to state and/or county health guidelines, the number of available seats will be reduced from past years. Notification of status in the course will be sent two weeks prior to the start of the course.

As part of the registration process a letter of recommendation from a high-ranking officer within your agency is required. Please have this available when registering to attend the course. 

No meals will be provided during this course (lunch will be on your own).

Note: this course includes an evening training session.